Overview

Its unique setting may be judged from the fact that the town of Pokhara (91 3 metres), is only fifty kilo metres from Annapurna 1 (8,091 metres), clearly seen from the valley. There is a decline of six thousand metres in altitude within a short distance of only twenty-nine kilometers thus the region provides a dramatic contrast in landscape. The northern horizon is defined by a seventy kilometers long wall of snow and ice with numerous peaks. The prominent peaks from east to west are Annapurna South (7,21 9 metres), Fang (7,647 metres), Annapurna 1 (8,091 metres), Rock Noir (7,454 metres), Glacier Dome (7,193 metres), Gangapurna (7,455 metres), Annapurna Ill (7,555 metres), Machhapuchhre (6,997 metres), Annapurna IV (7,525 metres), Annapurna 11 (7,937 metres) and Lamjung Himal (6,983 metres). In addition to these, Dhaulagiri 1 to the north-west and Manaslu- Himal chuli peaks to the north-east are also visible.

View from PokharaPokhara valley abounds in lakes. Phewa, Rupa and Begnas are the most famous ones while Khaste, Dipang and Mardi are some other smaller lakes situated further away. Sporting activities like canoeing and swimming are conducted on Phewa Lake, together with angling of carp fish. On a small island is a temple dedicated to Varahi, and in contrast to the gaiety of holiday makers, devotees go about their worship undisturbed by the goings-on in the water as well as occasional barbeques on the banks of the lake. Apart from the lakes, the floor of the valley is made up of a layer of gravel, cut into intricate terraces and deep canyons by various tributaries of the Seti river.

Similar to the contrast between the level plain and the rugged hills, there are sizeable variations in the cultural pattern of the area. The tropical plain and low hills are the home of mainly Newars, Brahmans, Chhetri and other Hindu castes, while the temperate highlands are mainly inhabited by tribal Gurungs and Magars. Above the highest villages at 1,900 meters, there are extensive temperate forests with alpine pastures further beyond.

There are also two Tibetan settlements near Pokhara where one can see women weaving exquisite carpets using traditional designs and methods handed down to them for generations. Both these settlements are famous for traditional Tibetan handicrafts and souvenirs.

Pokhara is full of interesting places to visit such as the Seti River Gorge which flows some ninety-one meters below ground level, Davis's Fall called Flatie Chhango in Nepai where the cascading water vanishes underground, and Mahendra Cave where one can see stalactite and stalagmite formations.

The prevailing climate of Pokhara valley is humid sub- tropical with heavy rains during the summer. Spring, autumn and winter are ideal seasons for visiting and trekking around Pokhara valley.

Pokhara is connected by daily flights with Kathmandu and also by highway from Kathmandu and Siddharthanagar (Bhairawa). The town has good hotel facilities, and for trekkers, provisions and porters can be easily arranged.

Details Itinerary

Tour itinerary: 4nights/ 5 days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Transfer to your hotel.
I will be on standby air-condition vehicle and displaying your named template at the airport on that day to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Within one hour latter, we will go to orientation walk to get familiar with your surrounding or sightseeing in Kathmandu valley if possible otherwise, will be rest in your hotel.

Day 02: Full day cultural and historical sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by air-condition vehicle.
Boudhanath stupa ( one of the biggest Buddhist temple of Nepal ), One of the holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa ( monkey temple ), and Hanuman dhokha durbar square ( Kathmandu durbar square ). Then, transfer to your hotel.

Day 03: Fly (25 min.)/ Drive (6 to 7 hrs.) from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
By flying, we can see beautiful mountains views if the weather is clear. Otherwise, we just pass 25 minutes in the small aircraft. Then we will start our sightseeing in Pokhara such as Gupteswar Gupha (cave), Devi`s Fall, Mahendra Gupha and boating on Phewa lake to go to Taal Barahi Temple.
But on the zigzag way of mountain areas, we will pass through beautiful landscape, paddy farm, river, tiny villages, mountain views etc. On the way to Pokhara, we will have to take lunch. After 6 hours drive, will reach to Pokhara then half an hour latter, we will go to sightseeing in the following places- Mahendra Gupha (cave ), Gupteswar Mahadev Gupha, Devi`s Fall and Taal Barahi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Sunrise view from sarangkot and fly/drive back to Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, we will drive to sarangkot to see sunrise view on the different himalayan such as Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Hiun Chuli etc. Then after breakfast, we will fly back/drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Departure: after breakfast transfer to the airport for final to onward destination.

Note: After these programs, If you would interest to do adventure, trekking, hiking and Jungle Safari please, will have a look at Nepal block in the beginning of my website.

Price Cover

Cost includes:

. Pick-up and drop from International Tribhuvan Airport. Transfer to your hotel.